Middle Ages: Almanac (Middle Ages Reference Library) - Hardcover

Knight, Judson; Galens, Judy

 
9780787648565: Middle Ages: Almanac (Middle Ages Reference Library)

Synopsis

Middle Ages: Almanac includes 19 chapters arranged by geographic location and dedicated to a different civilization, their origins, conflicts and struggles for power in the Middle Ages. From the Arab and Muslim worlds to the European Crusades, Middle Ages: Almanac presents the phases of history that defined the era. Each chapter begins with a map displaying the geographic location of the civilization followed by a description of its origins, history and importance. Also included are sidebars containing lists of unfamiliar words and suggestions for classroom activities as well as 100 photographs and illustrations, sidebars, timeline, glossary, and a subject index.

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Review

"Another extraordinary resource from U.X.L that focuses on specific historical aspects. Highly recommended."

Synopsis

Offers a comprehensive overview of the Middle Ages from the fall of the Roman Empire through the 14th century, covering the Carolingian Age, the Crusades, and developments in Eastern Europe, the Islamic world, and elsewhere around the globe.

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